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Withered

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002

based on 157 ratings

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Jesus is more than just a healer he is the restorer of the withered things in our life

“WITHERED” Luke 6:6-12 INTRO: 1.Three of the four gospels make mention of this miracle and all three use the same word to describe this man’s condition - “Withered Hand”. (Ugly word) 2. “Withered” describes: a) That which once held life, but now the life is gone. (Like flower) b) That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forsaking All To Follow One

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 3, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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What does it mean to forsake all? What does it mean to follow Him? What keeps us today from doing what the disciples did?

In the preceding verses we see the miracle of fish. It wasn’t really a miracle at all. To Jesus it was the norm. He created the water for the fish, He created the fish for man, and He taught man how to catch the fish. He was just doing it at a more rapid pace. Just like when He quieted the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Check Up Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 17,171 views

In this message we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas of our spiritual life, and each one will leave us with a question to answer.

A SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP Mark 12:35-44 INTRO: A check-up always leaves you with questions: • Am I eating the way I should? • Do I need to make lifestyle changes to improve my health? • Should I buy stock in Rogaine? Today we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obstacles To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 21, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 7,627 views

It is recommended that when you buy new tires for your car that you have a wheel alignment. Well, maybe we need to align our prayer life with the word to have effective prayer.

OBSTACLES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew. 21:13 - God wants His House called a House of Prayer! INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS PRAYER? I gave paper out to friends and asked them to write PRAYER IS: and then finish that line. Here are some of the answers they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glorifying God: Our Purpose In Life

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 12, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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To glorify God means to live with such a passionate devotion to the Holy One, His person, His purpose, and His praise.

GLORIFYING GOD: OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE Psalm 115:1,9-18;Phil.3: 4-11 Good News Christian Fellowship United Institute Daraga, Albay September 2003 INTRODUCTION A watch or clock is meant to tell time, a car is build to be driven, an airplane to fly, a shoes to be worn. Using these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Everyday Survival Kit

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 8,234 views

Youth Service – Day before school starts back illustrated sermon. [Items needed: toothpick, rubber band, band aid, pencil, eraser, chewing gum, mint, candy kiss, & a tea bag.]

TEXT: No Certain Text TITLE: AN EVERYDAY SURVIVAL KIT (Youth Service – Day before school starts back illustrated sermon) [Items needed: toothpick, rubber band, band aid, pencil, eraser, chewing gum, mint, candy kiss, & a tea bag.] Toothpick – to remind you to pick out the good qualities. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day The Lord Got Mad

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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An expanded outline, examining Jesus’ anger with what was happening at the church in Thyatira.

THE DAY THE LORD GOT MAD Several years ago driving through the Ocala National Forest at night, I spotted a large brown object lying in the middle of the road. I thought it looked like it might be a bear cub that had been struck by a car. I got out and looked at it, and sure enough, that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing The Proud Person As Jesus Would

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 6, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 3,853 views

The Lord Jesus was the Master in approaching people at the point of their need. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual need.

Addressing the Proud Person as Jesus Would (Luke 7:30-50) Illustration:The pride of your heart has deceived you. --Obadiah 1:3. As the story goes, Muhammad Ali looked up with that saucy grin of his and said in a slow, gravelly voice, "Superman don’t need no seatbelt!" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:30-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 9,930 views

Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 25, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 3,991 views

On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, "series B" Jesus prays for the church. This sermon is follows his example, and is a prayer for the church

7th Sunday of Easter, June 4, 2000 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, I can not come to you in prayer as eloquently as your Son has done for us, as reflected in our Gospel lesson. Yet as a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Way God Calls Your Name (Sermon 1 Of Series) Series

Contributed by Joshua Randolph on Aug 11, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 5,506 views

Knowing how God speaks to us can help us in hearing his voice and understanding his desire for our lives.

Over the time that I have been a Pastor I have come to realize that the smartest people I have ever dealt with are children. Now I’m not talking about kids ages 13 yrs to 19 yrs because as all adults know kids go brain dead during those years. The age I’m talking about it from 5 yrs old to about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman Of Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Part of the series "Miracles in Matthew" Jesus teaches two lessons at once, one about faith and one about loving others

A Woman of Faith Mt. Prospect High School music and band teacher David Morrison was named Saturday night to be the 2003 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In announcing Morrison’s selection, State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller said, “Teachers with David’s strengths and dedication are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Anniversary Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

based on 139 ratings

| 139,333 views

A sermon for Church Anniversary

Jesus said, ‘every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure-store both the new and the old.’ This rather odd little verse is probably a kind of signature from the writer of the Gospel. It’s as though he was giving us a hint about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking Free From Our Unwanted Past Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Aug 28, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 10,417 views

Some people are not enjoying life because of their past. This topic is about Biblical principles of how we can go beyond our unwanted past.

What we are today is a result of our choices of our past experiences. Some, if not all, of our choices and personal mindset today are still being influenced or dominated by our past. Some people cannot move on and experience meaningful living because of their unwanted past. For us to experience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Z Is For Zeal Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 7, 2007

based on 18 ratings

| 11,890 views

A sermon on Zeal from Romans 12:11-12.

Introduction 1. Well, we have finally come to the end of our Alphabet!! Tonight, we will study the word “Zeal”.. Zeal in the dictionary... great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause... eagerness... excitement... passion... In the Bible... Zeal is found in the Bible almost 40 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

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